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Susan Boyle
Susan Margaret Boyle (born 1 April 1961) is a Scottish singer who came to public attention when she appeared as a contestant on the third series of Britain’s Got Talent, and ended up the runner up of the 2009 edition of that show. Boyle became known when she sang “I Dreamed a Dream”... »
Susan Boyle beaten in talent show final
London – Street dancers Diversity were the surprise winners of television contest “Britain’s Got Talent” on Saturday, beating favorite Susan Boyle who became an Internet phenomenon and global celebrity after appearing on the show. The troupe, which includes three sets of brothers and comes from southeast England, won 100,000 pounds ($160,000) and the right... »
‘Idol’ attack suspect cites revenge
American Idol judge Simon Cowell thought his ex-girlfriend was joking when she called him to reveal she’d been attacked on Tuesday night – but now accepts the incident was “terrible”. TV presenter Terri Seymour was covering the American Idol in Los Angeles when a woman attempted to choke her. Friends helped fight the attacker, Janice... »
Kara DioGuardi co-writes ‘American Idol’ winner’s single
Kara DioGuardi — the now and possibly future judge of “American Idol” — has co-written the winner’s first single. The song, entitled “No Boundaries,” was written with Cathy Dennis and Mitch Allan. Before her season-long “Idol” tenure, DioGuardi was best known as a songwriter for such artists as Pink, Christina Aguilera and Kelly Clarkson. “No... »
How Allen ascended from meek audition to ‘Idol’
Not much has changed about Kris Allen since his mostly forgettable “American Idol” audition. Well, except for the winning-it-all part. When the 23-year-old college student from Conway, Ark., first auditioned with Leon Russell’s “A Song for You” in Louisville, Ky., he seemed nothing more than a boy-next-door “Idol” hopeful, lacking the instant juggernaut feel... »
Cowell to Boyle: Get yourself together
Television’s Simon Cowell said on Friday he was embarrassed at his initial reaction to singing sensation Susan Boyle, but warned that just because she is a hit with fans, she is not a winner yet. Cowell, the creator and a judge on “Britain’s Got Talent,” said he was fed up with stories about the hair,... »
Another singer gets the boot on ‘American Idol’
Scott MacIntyre became the sixth finalist eliminated on “American Idol” Wednesday on a night that brought out a level of emotion rarely seen from the judges’ stand. MacIntyre, the first blind finalist in the show’s eight seasons, was an inspiration to many. Unfortunately for him, he couldn’t come up with performances to match his backstory.... »
British Reality TV Star Nears Death
Jade Goody, a British reality television star whose battle with cancer has become the latest episode of her life to play out in public, has returned home as she nears death, her publicist, Max Clifford, said on Sunday. “She’s very fragile, she’s heavily sedated,” Mr. Clifford said in a telephone interview. “It could be anytime.” Ms.... »
‘American Idol’ selects 3 more finalists
“American Idol” has selected three more finalists. Lil Rounds, the smooth 23-year-old mother of three from Memphis; Scott MacIntyre, the soulful 23-year-old piano player from Scottsdale; and Jorge Nunez, the charming 20-year-old college student from Carolina, Puerto Rico, will join the previously picked finalists: Kris Allen, Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta, Danny Gokey, Alexis Grace and... »
Bachelor’ exec producer Mike Fleiss speaks out on controversial finale
Sure, single papa Jason Mesnick’s Bachelor finale showdown — and subsequent After The Final Rose specials part 1 and part 2 — brought record ratings, but will the fan backlash end up hurting ABC’s hit reality series? Pick up a copy of Entertainment Weekly this Friday for our full report, including what advice season... »